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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: shmed on August 25 2012, 06:44:16 PM

Title: rear gasket ?
Post by: shmed on August 25 2012, 06:44:16 PM

changing the rear end fluid but cant seem, to find a gasket around here for it can i just use silicone or the right stuff?

Title: Re: rear gasket ?
Post by: Just a Six? on August 25 2012, 06:48:27 PM

Yes you can & some do. I think I got mine from a parts jobber years ago but I bet Napa or Canuck Tire can order one in.

Title: Re: rear gasket ?
Post by: Steve Wood on August 25 2012, 07:25:37 PM

I think most just put a bead around it

Title: Re: rear gasket ?
Post by: 1KWIKSIX on August 26 2012, 06:54:20 AM

Quote from: Steve Wood on August 25 2012, 07:25:37 PM

I think most just put a bead around it

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Yup, I agree with Steve.


When I had my rear end done at the tranny shop I was told that they never use those gaskets, either Permatex "Ultra Black" or "The Right Suff" RTV.
Guess it works, cause mine is tight as a drum and hasn't leaked since they put the new rear end in years ago.

Title: Re: rear gasket ?
Post by: dyermullet on August 27 2012, 01:01:02 PM

Felpro makes a gasket, you can buy it at any autozone.  I have the number written down at home.  Gaskets and spark plugs and such are the only thing I buy at autozone.

I always use the fiber gaskets and never ever ever had a leak on any rear dif this includes offroad vehicles.  The best part is the next time you take the cover off you don't have to scrape everything.  I think the guys who have leaks using them have covers that are bent.  Some of the dana difs came factory with silicone. 


FEL-PRO Part # RDS550281  $2.35 on rockauto.com